1998. First Edition Thus. 276 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Bright and clean pages and illustrations with light tanning to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Slight crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases.